Text Structures
This text structure gives information and describes the topic.
Description
This text feature is words you usually find next to or below an image.
Caption
What is the author's purpose when he tries to convince someone.
To Persuade
Another word for ample: I need ample time to finish my test.
enough, plenty
Thoughts should be organized into _____________.
paragraphs
This text structure talks about the likes and differences between two topics.
Compare and Contrast
This text feature names specific parts of an image, diagram, or picture.
Labels
What is the author's purpose when he teaches or gives information about a certain topic?
To inform
What is another word for pester? Jim's little sister loves to pester him.
bother, annoy
What is it called when you repeat exact words that were written or said by someone else?
Quote
This text structure puts events in order.
Sequence / Chronological
This text feature is an organized way to show information and relationships between 2 or more things using numbers.
Graph / Chart / Table
What is the author's purpose when he provides someone with enjoyment?
To Entertain
What is another word for abandon? The mother bear refused to abandon her cubs.
leave
What do you call the one sentence that lets the reader know your overall topic and main points?
Thesis statement
This text structure discusses a specific issue and how to solve it.
Problem and Solution
This text feature show the order / events in a sequence of when it happened.
Timeline
Can an author have more than one purpose with a specific text?
Yes
What is another word for embrace? I wanted to embrace the crying little girl to comfort her.
hug
What do you call the sentence that states the main idea for the paragraph?
topic sentence
This text structure talks about what happens and why it happens.
Cause and Effect
This text feature is an alphabetical list that highlights important words and their definitions.
Glossary
What is the author's purpose for the following passage?
Studying is important because it helps you learn and do well in school. When you study, you get smarter and feel more confident. It also helps you do better on tests and reach your dreams in the future. So, study hard to be your best!
What is another word for conduct? Please conduct yourself as if your mother was sitting beside you.
Behave
When would you use the following transition words?
- In a nutshell
- To summarise
- To wrap it up
Conclusion